Device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures due to any kind of weather.

3.Is dustproof and water resistant

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

Dustproof/water resistant at depth equal to or greater than 1 meter.

For example

Panasonic Lumix DC-TS7

4.has an optical viewfinder

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

An optical viewfinder (or OVF) allows the photographer to compose a shot while seeing exactly what the lens sees. There is no time lag and they require no power - as opposed to electronic viewfinders which can drain battery life. They are also better in low light situations.

5.Has a built-in focus motor

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in.

6. more viewfinder coverage

95%

100%

With 100% coverage you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage you may have to crop your photos afterwards to get them looking perfect.

Best

Leica Q-P

100%

Optics

1.sensor size

22.3 x 14.9mm

17.3 x 13mm

The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.

Best

Polaroid Snap

81.2 x 25.4mm

2.focus points

45

225

The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.

Best

Canon EOS R

5655

3.has AF tracking

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.

4.maximum light sensitivity

51200 ISO

25600 ISO

With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.

Best

Nikon D7500 + Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

1640000 ISO

5.megapixels

24.2MP

20.3MP

Best

Panono Camera

108MP

6.has built-in optical image stabilization

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.

Videography

1.video recording (main camera)

1080 x 60fps

2160 x 30fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.

Best

Fujifilm X-T3

2160 x 60fps

2.Has timelapse function

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.

3.has continuous autofocus when recording movies

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.

4.supports AVCHD format

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

AVCHD (Advanced Video Coding High Definition) is a file-based format for the digital recording and playback of high-definition video. It's a standard popular among professional cameras and camcorders.

5.has a 24p cinema mode

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

24p is a video format (24 frames per second) traditionally used in cinema. Nowadays, it is used to create film-like motion characteristics.

Audio

1.has a stereo microphone

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

Best

Canon EOS 200D

2

4.has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.

5.has stereo speakers

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.

For example

Panasonic Lumix DC-TS7

Battery

1. longer battery life

600shots

400shots

CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.

Best

Nikon D3x

4400shots

2.has a removable battery

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.

3.has a rechargeable battery

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

The battery can be recharged and used over again.

4.has a battery level indicator

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.

Features

1.Has WiFi

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

The device can connect to WiFi.

2.has an external memory slot

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) so that you can either extend the internal storage with affordable memory modules or you can retrieve data, such as photographs, easily from a memory card.

3.Has 802.11n WiFi connection

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

802.11n is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors - a, b and g.

4.can be controlled remotely

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.

5.Has dual card slots

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

It has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without switching cards. This is particularly useful on long shoots when you need more space.

6.has an accelerometer

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

An accelerometer is a sensor used to measure the linear acceleration of a device. A common application is detecting when a device changes between vertical and horizontal positions.

Miscellaneous

1.Has focus motor

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

Lenses with a built-in focus motor can autofocus even if the camera does not have its own focus motor.

2.Is a normal lens

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

A normal lens is one that doesn't fall into another category such as wide angle or telephoto, and typically has a focal length between 35mm and 70mm. These lenses aren't tailored towards a specific type of photography, and so are quite versatile.

3.Has a metal mount

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

A metal mount is generally superior to a plastic mount as it is more durable.

4.Has full-time manual focus

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

With full-time manual focus, you can move the focus ring whilst it is in AF (autofocus) mode. This means that you can make manual adjustments once the AF has finished, without changing to manual mode.

5.Can focus to infinity

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

Many lenses allow you to focus to infinity. This is essential when you wish to take photos including far off objects, such as when shooting landscapes, in order to make sure everything is sharp and in focus.